homologous


Meanings

  • having the same evolutionary origin but not necessarily the same function;
    • "the wing of a bat and the arm of a man are homologous"
  • corresponding or similar in position or structure or function or characteristics; especially derived from an organism of the same species;
    • "a homologous tissue graft"

Synonyms


Scrabble Score: 16

homologous is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word

homologous is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary

homologous is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary


Words With Friends Score: 19

homologous is a valid Words With Friends word